The genus Platanthera (Orchidaceae) in India with two new species

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Published: 30.06.2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.02.01
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Habenaria juncea, Herminium augustilabre, Herminium orbiculare, Lectotypification, Platanthera dambungensis, Platanthera lachungensis

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K. Prasad
Department of Botany, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, Dhaulakuan, Delhi – 110 021, India

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The genus Platanthera Rich. (Orchidaceae) is revisited in India, describing two new species, P. dambungensis and P. lachungensis. Photo plates are provided for the new species along with a key for the identification of species occurring in India. Updated names, distributional data, and type information of other Indian members of this genus are provided. Lectotypes are designated here for the names Habenaria juncea King & Pantl., Herminium angustilabre King & Pantl. and Herminium orbiculare Hook.f.

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Vol. 33 No. 2 (2023): Rheedea

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Prasad, K. (2023). The genus Platanthera (Orchidaceae) in India with two new species. Rheedea, 33(2), 31-52. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.02.01

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